What did you do to your Ram today???

[boogielander]

Day 2 of my trip to MT:

That was the route I planned in the morning before leaving, but changed my mind about hitting Butte. Instead, I checked MT511 map and found 41 and 55 are both dry and clear of ice so I took that route instead.
Saved about 40 minutes or so.

provo gas price. Still about $2 less than CA. **** CA

I-15 leaving Provo. Nice easy drive with good weather.

So not used to big rigs taking every lane possible. First time seeing this.

Some field north of SLC

Got to Idaho.


Snow on the ground and in the mountains once entered MT

Highest MPG of this trip.

 

[JamRam]

What’s the big road trip for? Curious minds wanna know.

you will see tomorrow night hahahaha ill be posting pictures tomorrow night.

let's just take it one day at a time

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Stopped by Smokin’ Moe’s in Langhorne, Pa and had him tint the CHMSL and side mirror signals.View attachment 170409View attachment 170410View attachment 170411

What is CHMSL?

 

[Redz72]

What is CHMSL?

Center High Mount Stop Lamp. Aka third brake light.

 

[boogielander]

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a bit too cold for that LOL

 

[Davidbt]

a bit too cold for that LOL

Not if you run a tee off the exhaust into the bed for heat and bubbles!!

 

[boogielander]

Not if you run a tee off the exhaust into the bed for heat and bubbles!!

HAHAHAHAH smart!

 

[HemiDude]

Not if you run a tee off the exhaust into the bed for heat and bubbles!!

Or do something like this

 

[Campndru13]

How is it anchored in place?

I will use polyester web straps. I’ll post a photo once the parts come in.

 

[Campndru13]

So, how much shipped???

Nothing. I bought the wood and carpet locally and built it in my shop.

 

[MidnightExpre$$]

Nothing. I bought the wood and carpet locally and built it in my shop.

I think you missed the point.... He wants you to ship one to him

 

[Eighty]

If you don’t want to sell them to anyone, use the dealer trick of making the price so obscene that no one will try to buy them.

 

[Biggiehorn]

If you don’t want to sell them to anyone, use the dealer trick of making the price so obscene that no one will try to buy them.

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At least it includes home delivery! Would be a dealbreaker otherwise!

 

[boogielander]

(Part 1)
Today I went to Belgrade to accomplish my goal for making the trip out to MT.

Last day with empty bed. And good MPG.

Only 36F outside.

Belgrade!

Seeing this you should know what I'm here for!

Fitted

They did it in less than 15 minutes.
Yeap I joined Team GFC. The people here are really nice and if you are planning to do GFC I strongly recommend coming out to MT to have it installed.

Task completed, now time to head back.


Slushy ground. No wonder every vehicle on the road look like they went offroading.

No one around on the interstate.

 

[boogielander]

(part 2)

Not going to lie I'm looking forward to this kind of lifestyle... big acreage ranch home with ample spaces.

Found my dream home.

Crossed into Idaho and saw the snow covered peaks.

Rest Area picture.

Highest elevation this trip.

Hello Salt Lake City

UT is beautiful as always, especially today.




As I'm sitting in my hotel room posting these, I can't help but miss MT already. I will for sure come back again in the future, perhaps late summer/ early fall.
If you live in MT, please let me know how's life there! Really putting it on my potential list.

Now, my MPG has gone down the drain with GFC from 17MPG when I started out from the hotel to 14 when I got down to Cedar City, UT. The additional weight and drag do play into the equation, but at the same time I also think setting cruise control at 80 going against the wind up and down the hills is also one of the contributing reasons. Also unsure if the lower octane gas contributes to the drop in MPG too.

I guess I'll see how it goes tomorrow. Tomorrow's plan is to stop by Valley of Fire, NV to fill up gas tank and restock my cigarettes, pass by Vegas and deal with the post SEMA traffic going back to SoCal to have my friend does his magic to further secure the camper.

 

[HSKR R/T]

(part 2)
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Not going to lie I'm looking forward to this kind of lifestyle... big acreage ranch home with ample spaces.
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Found my dream home.
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Crossed into Idaho and saw the snow covered peaks.
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Rest Area picture.
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Highest elevation this trip.
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Hello Salt Lake City
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UT is beautiful as always, especially today.
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As I'm sitting in my hotel room posting these, I can't help but miss MT already. I will for sure come back again in the future, perhaps late summer/ early fall.
If you live in MT, please let me know how's life there! Really putting it on my potential list.

Now, my MPG has gone down the drain with GFC from 17MPG when I started out from the hotel to 14 when I got down to Cedar City, UT. The additional weight and drag do play into the equation, but at the same time I also think setting cruise control at 80 going against the wind up and down the hills is also one of the contributing reasons. Also unsure if the lower octane gas contributes to the drop in MPG too.

I guess I'll see how it goes tomorrow. Tomorrow's plan is to stop by Valley of Fire, NV to fill up gas tank and restock my cigarettes, pass by Vegas and deal with the post SEMA traffic going back to SoCal to have my friend does his magic to further secure the camper.

Granted most people putting that in their trucks aren't worried about fuel mileage too much, but it looks like they could do a little better job with design for aerodynamics without reducing the utility of it.

 

[Pe2n3d1]

Spent $600 on a new starter. Only 44,000 miles and I needed a new one. I’m making sure to have the auto stop/start feature always off.

 

[Pe2n3d1]

Also got a ranch hand installed because I’ve had too many close calls with deer.

Spent $600 on a new starter. Only 44,000 miles and I needed a new one. I’m making sure to have the auto stop/start feature always off.

 

[Dogpatch]

(part 2)
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Not going to lie I'm looking forward to this kind of lifestyle... big acreage ranch home with ample spaces.
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Found my dream home.
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Crossed into Idaho and saw the snow covered peaks.
View attachment 170507
Rest Area picture.
View attachment 170508
Highest elevation this trip.
View attachment 170510
Hello Salt Lake City
View attachment 170512
UT is beautiful as always, especially today.
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View attachment 170514
View attachment 170515

As I'm sitting in my hotel room posting these, I can't help but miss MT already. I will for sure come back again in the future, perhaps late summer/ early fall.
If you live in MT, please let me know how's life there! Really putting it on my potential list.

Now, my MPG has gone down the drain with GFC from 17MPG when I started out from the hotel to 14 when I got down to Cedar City, UT. The additional weight and drag do play into the equation, but at the same time I also think setting cruise control at 80 going against the wind up and down the hills is also one of the contributing reasons. Also unsure if the lower octane gas contributes to the drop in MPG too.

I guess I'll see how it goes tomorrow. Tomorrow's plan is to stop by Valley of Fire, NV to fill up gas tank and restock my cigarettes, pass by Vegas and deal with the post SEMA traffic going back to SoCal to have my friend does his magic to further secure the camper.

Something like this would be a simple fix and would probably boost your mpg back up a bit.

Wind Deflector for Roof Top Tents

Notice a difference in noise reduction and fuel efficiency, This sleek wind deflector is also beautifully designed. Compatible with all iKamper roof top tents.

ikamper.com

 

[Threesuns1]

Spent $600 on a new starter. Only 44,000 miles and I needed a new one. I’m making sure to have the auto stop/start feature always off.

Why? In auto stop/start feature doesn't used the starter to restart the engine, it uses the MGU unit to start on Rams with etorque.